One year ago today, a deadly tornado struck Moore, Oklahoma and surrounding areas. With peak winds estimated at 210 mph, this tornado took the lives of 24 people and injured 377 others. In April of this year, 117 tornadoes have hit the Midwest and south, killing at least 37 people.

Save the Children needs all of our help to raise awareness of the often overlooked needs of children in disaster. Much can be done to protect children before disaster strikes. That is the goal of their “Get Ready Get Safe” initiative.

Be inspired by the champions who protected children in crisis – read their stories here.

Create your own preparedness plan with Save the Children’s disaster checklist.

Watch and share this incredible video from Agapeland Learning Center, a center of massive destruction and heroic survival.

Please join me in helping spread the word about the good work of Save the Children by sharing this blog post with your friends. You can also learn more that you can do to help others and for your own safety preparedness at their website.

As Save the Children’s new ambassador for its “Get Ready Get Safe” initiative, Lassie visited Moore, Okla., to help show children preparedness can make them feel safe, not scared. Photo by Brett Deering/Getty Images